Housing Act 1988: Primary legislation governing Assured Shorthold Tenancies (ASTs) and notice requirements for different types of tenancies. Includes fundamental provisions for residential tenancies in England and Wales.
Housing Act 1996: Contains important amendments to the 1988 Act and introduces additional tenant protection measures that must be considered when terminating tenancies.
Landlord and Tenant Act 1985: Sets out basic obligations between landlords and tenants, including property maintenance requirements that may need to be addressed during tenancy termination.
Standard Notice Period Requirements: Specifies that a minimum one month's notice is required for periodic tenancies, and the notice must end on the first or last day of a rental period.
Protection from Eviction Act 1977: Provides safeguards against illegal eviction and harassment, establishing proper procedures for ending tenancies legally.
The Assured Tenancies and Agricultural Occupancies (Forms) Regulations 2015: Prescribes the proper format and content requirements for tenancy notices in England.
Coronavirus Act 2020: Contains temporary modifications to notice periods during the COVID-19 pandemic, which may still affect notice requirements depending on current status.
